I just stumbled across this study titled "Cytoprotective Effect of Green Tea Extract and Quercetin against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress"
In the study researchers look at how a combination a green tea extract, quercetin, and folic acid were able to protect melanocytes of mouse cells from H2O2 induced cell death.
Some notable quotes from the study include:
"In particular, oxidative stress has been suggested to be a cause of melanocyte disappearance in vitiligo, which is an acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin characterized by white spots"
"Several reports have suggested that oxidative stress in vitiligo might be due to an imbalance of the oxidant-antioxidant system, or to excessive quantities of ROS, such as, H2O2, hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide anions"
"a multi-combination of GT extract, quercetin, and folic acid appeared to prevent cellular damage in a synergistic manner, which suggests that combinations of antioxidants may be of importance, and that co-treatment with antioxidants offers a possible means of treating vitiligo, which is known to be related to melanocyte oxidative stress."
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Very good.
This combination is definitely a good finding...